Forestry
The recent study into forestry in Co. Leitrim has been described as "flawed" and "nothing but a tick-box exercise" by Pat Collins.
Farmers are being called on to cease planting forestry until the department introduces a scheme "which is in favour of the farmer".
Rising timber prices in recent weeks bode well for forest owners, according to chairman of the IFA's Farm Forestry Committee, Pat Collins.
The rate of forestry planting will continue to fall if farmers are not paid on all land they are obliged to set aside, according to the IFA.
